2023 Norco

Search XR S2 700c

A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,159$2,699
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetGRX 400, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Search XR S2 700c
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Search XR S2 700c

36 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

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Sizing
50.5cm

5'2" – 5'6"

53cm

5'5" – 5'9"

55.5cm

5'7" – 5'11"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60.5cm

6'0" – 6'5"

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Price History
Reviews
Bikerumor
Norco Search XR A Suspension gravel bike finds a home for the new 50mm travel SR Suntour GVX fork

Oct 2020

Want a gravel bike with suspension? The Norco Search XR A Suspension is one of the first to use the SR Suntour GVX Fork!

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Norco Search XR C2 gravel bike on test - Canadian all-rounder or gravel specialist

Mar 2020 · Philipp Schwab

The Search XR C2 is Norco’s take on a do-it-all bike, meant to excel in every discipline from gravel to commuting and bikepacking. Will this bike make the fleet in your garage redundant? Read on for all the details.

Highs
  • Very stable and composed

  • Dropper seat post

  • Stiff frame capable of hauling heavy loads

  • Numerous bosses and attachment points

Lows
  • Lack of agility and acceleration

  • Mediocre comfort

  • Chainring is too big for long climbs and bikepacking

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorSteller's Blue

Fork

Mid-Modulus Carbon

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500 PressFit BB86

Headset

FSA 44mm Cartridge Bearing

Stem

Norco SL Aluminum - Custom Painted

Handlebar

Norco Super Flare Aluminum, 16deg Flare

Saddle

Norco SL Race, Cromo Rails

Seatpost

Norco SL Aluminum

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RD-RX400

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX FD-RX400

Crank

Shimano GRX FC-RX600 46/30T

Shifters

Shimano GRX ST-RX400 10 speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, Black, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RS470 12x100mm TA

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RS470 12x142mm TA

Tires

Front: WTB Resolute TCS 700x42c, Tubeless Compatible System, Tanwall, Rear: WTB Resolute TCS 700x42c, Tubeless Compatible System, Tanwall

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